Eato Chef Food Trailer

3321 S. Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Other

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

High Risk

Eato Chef Food Trailer appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no plan review submitted” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Fernandina Beach facility scores 68, putting Eato Chef Food Trailer on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 7 cake slices in reach on cooler, Unable to provide proof that provider is licensed. **Admin Complaint**

01A-05-4

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored over food prep area.

41-07-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 7 cake slices in reach on cooler, Unable to provide proof that provider is licensed.

01B-04-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cook line.

08A-20-5

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10+ dead ants in back of storage room.

35A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 60 days has no food handler certification.

53B-02-5

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 chest storage containers on site that are on wheels but not part of plans has food items and single use items. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Does not have license number on mobile unit.

50-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed clean water input into unit sealed to unit with no quick disconnect **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee personal items over food on cook line employee moved all items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed piping under triple sink emptying into old cans and then into waste water tank, not connected. **Warning**

29-07-5

Jun 19, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Current layout of vehicle not identical to plan submitted. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vehicle has secondary storage unit not currently on plans. Operator submitting revised plan today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage vehicle, case of plastic straws stored on floor. Straws moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eato Chef Food Trailer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eato Chef Food Trailer on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eato Chef Food Trailer?

Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eato Chef Food Trailer.

How does Eato Chef Food Trailer compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Eato Chef Food Trailer most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.

Has Eato Chef Food Trailer's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Eato Chef Food Trailer have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Eato Chef Food Trailer means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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